The votes are cast, now the real work begins
The SNP has won a new mandate. Ministers are being appointed, officials briefed, and Scottish public life is shifting as it does every five years. For anyone who has watched...
STARK CHOICES: Tram extension for Capital or finish A9? Scotland can’t afford both without new PFI
Scotland’s fresh cohort of politicians – now settling into their parliamentary seats – face immediate stark choices. Sir Tom Hunter in his clarion call for ‘growth, growth, growth’ and genuine...
POLITICIANS TAKE HEED: Public’s top concern remains cost of living crisis, finds Deloitte survey
Most Scots remain concerned about the cost of living crisis and the state of the National Health Service in Scotland, says a new report.The findings, part of a wider UK...
Scotland’s green transition demands ‘approved and reliable’ electrical expertise, says SELECT leader
The ‘Great Electrification’ of Scotland — with renewable energy at its core — desperately needs more qualified electricians who are properly trained and understand the changing landscape.SELECT is the body...
SCOTTISH ELECTION 2026: Political leaders give their transition answers in The Business’ energy panel
With the Scottish Parliamentary elections in May, The Business sought the views of each of the main parties on the energy transition. At our Dealmakers’ breakfast event in Aberdeen, lots...